Planning and licensing training for Councillors - Find a freedom of information request

Request

1. Who are the contacts for planning and licensing training for councillors within the council?

2. What method of training do the council use (eg. classroom, on demand or blended)?

3. Who do the council use to deliver the planning and licensing training for councillors?

4. How much have you spent on planning and licensing training per annum over the last 5 years?

Decision

1. The Council does not provide a licensing service so no training is provided for this. In terms of planning training this is provided in house by Council staff. The Democratic Services team are the responsible contacts for arranging this training.

2. The training is either via TEAMS or face to face depending on availability of Councillors.

3. This is undertaken by in house planning staff.

4. Nil - other than salary costs for planning staff.

Reference number
5706953
Date request received
8 December 2022
Date of decision
23 December 2022